Post-Pyramid: Now What?

Knowing where to start with your research is an important step. Knowing how to search those resources is critical. The next few pages walk you through building a solid search. A successful search saves you hours of time combing through irrelevant, out-of-date, and biased information.

While the walk-through uses a generic search, consider mimicking the steps with your own information need e.g., upcoming assignment or presentation for which you need research.

Your first instinct, now that you know some of the best sources for your discipline, would be to dive in. Taking a step back and learning how to build a search will serve you well with database searching. As with most things, the first time through may be time-consuming. But putting in the time now will save it for each research need across your program and beyond!